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Drilling and sampling equipment will arrive decontaminated and clean. All downhole soil and groundwater
<br />sampling equipment (e.g., sampling tubes, split spoons, hand augers, Hydropunch, etc.), tools, purge pumps, water
<br />level indicators, etc. will be decontaminated before, between, and after use with Alconox or an equivalent
<br />phosphate-free detergent solution to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Decontamination of all sampling
<br />equipment will consist of submerging the equipment in a detergent solution bath and scrubbing it with dedicated
<br />brushes. The equipment will then be placed in a rinse bath and agitated. A second rinse bath should occur if needed.
<br />All drilling equipment such as augers and drilling rods should be thoroughly steam cleaned and rinsed.
<br />Nitrile outer gloves will be worn whenever handling samples, equipment, or any other potentially contaminated
<br />items. Skin exposed to direct contact with contaminants of concern will be immediately flushed with water.
<br />Work Zone Delineation
<br />A 15-foot exclusion zone will be delineated with caution cones as necessary to denote the work zone and area
<br />restricted to authorized project personnel.
<br />Traffic Control
<br />Traffic control is not anticipated to be required for this project.
<br />Adverse Weather
<br />The work area will be secured and all personnel will discontinue work at the location and withdraw from the work
<br />area in the event that adverse weather is encountered (e.g., heavy rain, lightning).
<br />Emergency Equipment
<br />A first aid kit and fire extinguisher will be located in the work vehicle in a location that is easily accessible and
<br />highly visible. The SSO will be responsible for knowing the location of and accessing the emergency equipment
<br />as needed.
<br />Hazard Assessment
<br />= Applies, or required item(s) available. = Not Applicable.)
<br />Hazard Assessment: Physical Hazards and Related Concerns
<br />Confined Space Entry (CSE). Confined space entry means the potentially hazardous entry into any space which, by design, has limited
<br />openings for entry and exit and unfavorable natural ventilation that could contain or produce dangerous air contaminants and is not intended
<br />for continuous employee occupancy. Confined spaces include, but are not limited to, storage tanks, compartments of ships, process vessels,
<br />pits, silos, vats, degreasers, reaction vessels, boilers, ventilation and exhaust ducts, sewers, tunnels, underground utility vaults, and pipelines.
<br />Other environments which must be treated as confined spaces include test pits, basements, garages, warehouses, and other indoor areas
<br />where mechanical (i.e., diesel, propane, gasoline or similarly powered) equipment must be operated for drilling or excavation purposes.
<br />Confined space entry should be allowed only when absolutely necessary.
<br />Construction Hazards, Drill Rigs, Backhoes, etc. The use of drill rigs, backhoes, and other heavy equipment represent potentially serious
<br />construction hazards. Whenever such equipment is used, personnel in the vicinity should be limited to those who must be there to complete
<br />their assigned duties. All personnel must avoid standing within the turning radius of the equipment or below any suspended load. Job sites
<br />must be kept as clean, orderly, and sanitary as possible. When water is used, care must be taken to avoid creating muddy or slippery
<br />conditions. If slippery conditions are unavoidable, barriers and warning signs must be used to warn of these dangers.
<br />Partner Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan Page 5
<br />Version 1.02 July 6, 2017
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